Data Quality Analyst

TEKsystems is a subsidiary of Allegis Group, the largest private talent management firm in the world. Our longstanding history and industry-leading position speak to our success in providing the IT staffing solutions, IT services and talent management insight required for you to actualize ROI and sustain a truly competitive advantage in a fast-changing market.

Our client, a major healthcare system here in Manhattan, is looking to bring on a data quality analyst. This position is responsible for the data integrity and quality related to operational data from external and internal sources. Reporting to the Data Quality Program Manager, the analyst will analyze, evaluate, test, measure the scope of data deficiencies. The Analyst will recommend methods and solutions to improve data quality. The position will collaborate with team members to address data concerns originating from internal processes. The Data Quality Business Analyst will perform key analytical and data research functions within the Data team.

* Use IBM QualityStage to investigate, standardize, cleanse reference files * Apply Data Quality skills to perform research, root cause analysis and pro-active data monitoring to report data quality issues * Measure data quality: design, collect, analyze and report on data quality assurance performance metrics * Work with data source systems and target systems to identify data issues, data gaps, identify and recommend solutions. * Measure referential and historical integrity of data warehouse data * Responsible for data integrity checks, report anomalies, and coordinates with development teams for resolution. * Develops metrics and reports supporting data quality initiatives * Collect and identify user requirements * Maintaining the currency and accuracy of metadata and conducting periodic quality reviews of the metadata * Design & implement and monitor quality procedures in data production * Establish & monitor SLA with data suppliers * Participate in cross functional teams assisting other groups in database setup & design of edit checks to ensure DQ standards are met * Manage DQ documentation: define & maintain data standards, definitions and models such as data dictionary, organizational model * Monitor compliance of information flows and data stores against data quality standards

* MUST HAVE 2+ years QualityStage programming experience in a data warehouse environment with multiple data sources * Advanced knowledge and skill in SQL statements, and knowledge of complex data warehouse environments. * Quality Management skills to develop quality procedures, plans and recommendations for continuous improvement * Knowledge of research methods, statistical or data analysis, and at least one programming language * Strong analytical, organizational, project management and communication skills Must be familiar with relational databases * Experience in working with data stewards to identify data quality requirements for end users, documenting findings and addressing issues